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5.8 Amp, 4-1/2" Circular Saw   

 

  

Operator’s Manual                 GCS545C

SPECIFICATIONS

•  Model: ------------------------ GCS545C
•  Rated Power: ------------------ 120V~ /60Hz, 5.8 Amp
•  No Load Speed: --------------- 3500 RPM
•  Blade Size: -------------------- 4-1/2” (115mm)
•  Arbor Size: -------------------- 3/8” (9.5mm)
•  Cutting Capacity at 90°: -------1-11/16” (42.8mm)
•  Cutting Capacity at 45°: -------1-1/8” (28mm)
•  Net Weight: -------------------- 5.5 lbs

Includes: 24T Carbide-tipped blade, Rip guide, Vacuum adaptor and Allen wrench

 

 

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o reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand this 

operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future reference.

Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665

 

     

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  The Operation of any power tool can result in foreign 

objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. 
Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses 
with  side  shields  and  a  full  face  shield  when  needed. We  recommend Wide 
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side 
shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety 
precautions.  It means attention!!! Your safety is 
involved.

GENErAL SAFETY rULES

 

 

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Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, 

and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

•  Lead from lead-based paints.
•   Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
•  Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure 
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust 
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles

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read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating 

instructions before using this equipment. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious  personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA SAFETY

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Keep your work area clean and well lit.

 Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres

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 such as in the presence of 

flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

WeAR YOuR

fOReSIGHT IS BeTTeR

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SAfeTY GLASSeS

Summary of Contents for GCS545C

Page 1: ...2 Circular Saw Scie circulaire de 115 mm 5 8A Sierra circular de 4 1 2 5 8A GCS545C Operator s Manual Manuel d utilisation Manual del Operario 888 552 8665 TOLL FREE HELP LINE WEBSITE www genesispowe...

Page 2: ...ety is involved GENERAL SAFETY RULES Warning Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or oth...

Page 3: ...nattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearin...

Page 4: ...in contact with the work piece Warning Use of this tool can generate and disburse dust or other airborne particles including wood dust crystalline silica dust and asbestos Direct particles away from...

Page 5: ...reely and close instantly Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position If saw is accidentally dropped lower guard may be bent Raise the lower guard with the Retracting Lever and make sure...

Page 6: ...minate the cause of blade binding When restarting a saw in the work piece center the saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not engaged into the material If saw blade is binding it may walk up...

Page 7: ...atts Warning symbol Precautions that involve your safety No Load Speed To reduce the risk of injury read Operator s Manual be fore using this product kg Kilograms Wear safety glasses ear protection an...

Page 8: ...ury CONTENTS IN PACKAGE Description Q ty Description Q ty 1 Saw Blade 2 Lower Blade Guard 3 Base 4 Lower Guard Lever 5 Dust Extraction Port 6 Upper Blade Guard 7 Rip Guide 8 Vacuum Adaptor 9 Allen Wre...

Page 9: ...ck button 19 Rotate the blade until it engages Remove the blade bolt and washer by turning it clockwise with the Allen wrench 9 provided Remove the outer flange Lift the lower blade guard Remove the b...

Page 10: ...de through the slots until it extends out the right side of the base Adjust the rip guide for the desired width of cut and then securely tighten the locking screw 12 in the center to secure the rip gu...

Page 11: ...protection you can begin the cutting operation Hold the tool firmly Set the front portion of the saw s base on the work piece to be cut without the blade making any contact Align the line of cut indi...

Page 12: ...t with a hand saw or jig saw Warning Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury CUTTING WITH RIP CUTTING TRACK OPTIONAL An optional Rip...

Page 13: ...ve dirt dust oil grease etc Warning Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy...

Page 14: ...r to returning your tool to store location of purchase please call our Toll Free Help Line for possible solutions THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES ACCESSORIE...

Page 15: ...Richpower Industries Inc 736 Hampton Road Williamston SC USA www genesispowertools com 2016 01 V01...

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